Germany's Scholz urges compromise on Israel's judicial reforms

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed "great concern" over Israel's planned judicial reforms during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposed changes would allow lawmakers to override decisions by the country's Supreme Court and increase the government's influence in the appointment of judges. Opponents argue the proposals undermine democracy and the rule of law, and demonstrations against the measures have been ongoing for weeks. Scholz urged Netanyahu to reconsider a compromise proposal presented by Israel's President Isaac Herzog.